Supplier Performance Agent

Job Offer: Supplier Performance Agent

Location: Dorval

Company: AAA Canada (mandate for a major player in the aerospace industry)

Type: Full-time

Benefits and Perks

• Paid sick days to support your well-being.
• Comprehensive group insurance program.
• Career advancement and professional growth opportunities.
• Stimulating work environment with major projects in the aerospace industry.
• Health, wellness, and development program.
• Competitive salary.
• Employee assistance program.
• Free parking.

Job Description

• Lead visits to key suppliers to analyze performance issues and coordinate improvement strategies, notably purchase order (PO) alignment, process improvement, and quality system enhancement.
• Accelerate the processing of all critical parts at critical suppliers to eliminate all bottlenecks and ensure no production line interruptions.
• Work with the supplier to establish a purchase order (PO) return-to-compliance plan using harmonized lines of balance, and ensure daily follow-up.
• Align with all key internal stakeholders and prepare a clear mandate for supplier intervention, regularly follow up on the mandate, and ensure a smooth transition.
• Identify supplier improvement and risk-reduction opportunities at key suppliers and manage these improvement activities.
• Drive the execution of supplier performance improvement plans and collaborate with internal and external partners to find solutions and successfully carry out action plans.
• Work closely with stakeholders from Purchasing, Quality, and Operations departments to create supplier development plans focused on quality, delivery, capacity, and supplier process capability.
• Regularly provide all relevant stakeholders with information on the progress of supplier support through [reporting/updates].
• Communicate effectively with internal and external groups and ensure proper escalation of issues.
• Conduct a very thorough on-site assessment of supplier capacity and competencies and establish a clear action plan to correct any gaps.
• Coordinate your own business travel by making reservations, follow-ups, expense reimbursement requests, and financial audits.

Profile Sought

• You hold a bachelor's degree in administration, industrial engineering, operations management, or equivalent experience.
• You possess a minimum of ten (10) years of experience.
• You must be willing to travel up to 70% of the time.
• You possess solid knowledge and experience in manufacturing and production.
• You have experience with lower-tier suppliers (subcontractors).
• You are extremely autonomous and capable of working with new suppliers with minimal information.
• You have experience in planning and coordinating multi-sector projects.
• Your computer skills in MS PowerPoint, Excel, and Word are at an expert level.
• You are able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and prioritize them.
• You have a strong sense of ethics and are customer-focused.
• You possess good analytical, planning, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of operational and financial management is an asset.

To apply, send your application to elisa.costa@aaa-canada.ca

At AAA Canada, we believe in human potential above all else. We look beyond resumes: what interests us is your background, your know-how, and your vision.

AAA is an equal opportunity employer and encourages women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minorities to apply.

ABOUT AAA CANADA

AAA Canada is an on-site and off-site manufacturing company offering specialized subcontracting and technical assistance services related to industrial engineering, production, and maintenance processes in the Aerospace, Ground Transportation, and Defense sectors.